# Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent worldwide because of human-caused climate change, and Japan is no exception. The city of Komatsu, in the central region of Ishikawa, saw a new record of 40.3 degrees Celsius today. Toyama city, also in the central region, hit 39.8 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature since records began. On July 30, Japan experienced its highest recorded temperature, a sizzling 41.2 degrees Celsius in the western region of Hyogo. The rainy season ended about three weeks earlier than usual in western regions of Japan, another record.
Japan sets new records as heatwaves become more intense due to climate change